Exploring Kuang Si Falls and Pak Ou Caves: A Day Tour from Luang Prabang

I spent about five days in Luang Prabang. As I mentioned in my first post about the ancient capital of Laos, this is a good place to slow down, and take in all the natural and cultural sights the town has to offer. But there are also some activities not too far from the city … Continue reading Exploring Kuang Si Falls and Pak Ou Caves: A Day Tour from Luang Prabang

The Mighty Mekong River from Luang Prabang

The Mekong River is a sight to behold from Luang Prabang. Deserving of the title of the Mother of Waters, it's the longest river in Southeast Asia, flowing through six different countries – China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Anyone exploring the region, like myself, will continuously encounter its waters – and like myself, … Continue reading The Mighty Mekong River from Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang: exploring the spiritual ancient capital of Laos

Another cold welcoming Laos. A country that is still relatively under the radar, but perhaps for that reason it attracted me so. I landed in Luang Prabang shortly after 6pm, but the sun had set already and it was a dark night. During the late hours, the temperatures were also some of the lowest I’d … Continue reading Luang Prabang: exploring the spiritual ancient capital of Laos

Siem Reap and Kampong Phluk: Contrasts of Privilege and Reality

Siem Reap can be a sleepy town or a complete madness, depending on the hour of the day. It’s definitely far from the busy Phnom Penh, but as the sun starts to set, with a slight drop in temperature, the pub street opens with its loud music and blinding lights, all the massage parlours start … Continue reading Siem Reap and Kampong Phluk: Contrasts of Privilege and Reality